It is me, your professor. Thomas balcerski. Im excited to offer you a lecture of the antebellum congress. The outline, we start with a review of the first and second party systems. I will introduce a concept to you, a new concept, political culture, and compare that to something we have encountered before, Political Parties. Finally, the bulk of the lecture is going to be presenting new evidence on the antebellum political culture. As you will see, i have three major areas of evidence to talk about today. One, Tobacco Culture. Number two, political friendships, and number three, affairs of honor. I will conclude their after getting through that evidence. Like we often do in the class, i will start with an image on the screen. Im going to ask you to tell me what you see. This is Lady Washingtons reception from 1861. Take it in. Who can point out something you see right away that strikes you . Lady washington is on a platform. Prof. Balcerski how high do you think she is . Off the ground
[inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] the subcommittee will come to order. Welcome, everybody to these hybrid hearing. Pursuant to hells rules, most members will appear remotely. I may be the only member appearing in person. Although all three of the witnesses are here in person. We appreciate that. Since many members are appearing by webinar and let me remind everyone pursuant to the guidance all individuals attending in person must wear a face mask. Im wearing mine except to make the statement. Members not wearing a mask will not n be recognized and thank yu for reminding us for those appearing in person, actually they a are not. A timer is visible in the room directly in front of you and for those appearing remotely i know you are familiar by now but let me remind everyone of a few points. First you will be able to see each person speaking w
I had a long markup coming back and forth. Chair of the Government Operations subcommittee that hasma jurisdiction over inspectors general could you describe your understanding of the roles and functions of the Inspector General . The Inspector General reports to the head of the agency. They have the responsibility to identify areas of waste fraud and abuse and then to conduct independent audits and investigations with a strong commitment to be independent with the influence comes from the agency or congress or any other place there is a commitment to be independent. Do you believe the ig is subject to the supervisors review and approval of the subject matter that the ig may beut pursuing. And thats my point you have been independent from many kinds of employees. So you, had conversations about the subject matter he was proposing are activelyte investigating . I referring to a specific subject matter . Starting with the general in getting to the particular , we are now in the territory
Publically of deciding what it wants to be. Who its leaders are and what it wants to stand for. The house moved to remove Marjorie Taylor green from both of the committees she served in. The education and Budget Committee. Despite near unanimous opposition from her party. Vote was 230199, it came amid mounting outrage among the crazy Conspiracy Theories she has spoken. 11 represent are cans moved over the aisle to remove her. Which sends her in to a legislative exile. Green apologized for none of out. They expressed regret for her comments and said she quote stumbled in to qanon after doubting media reports. The problem is i was allowed to believe thing thes that were not true. You see, School Shootings were true. And 9 11 happened. You i never said the things that im being accused of today during my campaign. I never have said any of the things since being elected to congress. Shall we stay divided like this . Will we allow the media that is just as guilty as qanon of presenting truth
The officer is charged with three counts of wanton endangerment. This came down in the last 90 minutes. People have started gathering in louisville. They are now marching through the streets in louisville where a curfew is in effect. The officers were serving a no knock warrant looking for drugs when they opened fired and the shot and killed breonna taylor. Buildings in downtown louisville are boarded up as protests are expected to continue. The city has declared a state of emergency e laweekwsser llio thothetop at s. Emere supreme coe ruader ginsburg lies in repose. A sta of public remembrance. Reporter hundreds if not thousands of people are out here paying their respects to the Late Supreme Court justice who lies in repose. Earlier today there was a private ceremony to honor the trailblazer for her time. Now the big question is who the president will pick to process look like . Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg arrived at the Supreme Court for the last time on wednesday wher